Enrollment
619
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, NH
Mckelvie Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Mckelvie Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330174000017
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckelvie Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckelvie Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckelvie Intermediate School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckelvie Intermediate School
Mckelvie Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Bedford, New Hampshire, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the New Hampshire average.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 500 New Hampshire schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bedford School District spends $17,544 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bedford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riddle Brook School (478 students): Mckelvie Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students) and Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students) alongside Mckelvie Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mckelvie Intermediate School compares
Mckelvie Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 76% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Mckelvie Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford School District, which includes Mckelvie Intermediate School.
$17,544
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 25.2%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mckelvie Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross a. Lurgio Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riddle Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Woodbury School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckelvie Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mckelvie Intermediate School
How many students attend Mckelvie Intermediate School?
Mckelvie Intermediate School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckelvie Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckelvie Intermediate School is 12.1:1, which is 7% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckelvie Intermediate School?
5.2% of students at Mckelvie Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckelvie Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mckelvie Intermediate School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckelvie Intermediate School?
Mckelvie Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckelvie Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bedford on the city page.
Is Mckelvie Intermediate School a good school?
Mckelvie Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bedford School District?
Besides Mckelvie Intermediate School, Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students), Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students), and Riddle Brook School (478 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.
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